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Classes opened Aug. 19; late registration continues

For Samantha McWilliams of Richland, left, and Kassy Ayers of Florence, the opportunity to pursue a medical career through classes close to home motivated them to enroll at the Rankin Campus of ÐÔÀÖÔ°. Classes opened on Aug. 19 but students can...

Registration continues through Aug. 23

Registration for fall classes that begin at ÐÔÀÖÔ° on Monday, Aug. 19 continues all week with extended hours. Registration is open until 5:30 p.m. at all six locations through Thursday with registration ending on Friday at 4 p.m. Late registration...

Fall GED test dates help with 2013 deadline

People who aspire to finish their General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency certificate should connect with ÐÔÀÖ԰’s Adult Basic Education/GED program and make a special effort to finish in 2013. The official GED test will change in...

McLendon Library sets Lincoln Exhibit program

As part of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, ÐÔÀÖÔ° is hosting a prestigious national traveling exhibit from Aug. 12 through Sept. 20 at the McLendon Library on the Raymond Campus. Along with the 1,000-foot exhibit, “Lincoln: The...

Vicksburg workshop to prep for local job fair

VICKSBURG – Anyone interested in attending the upcoming Vicksburg Area Job Fair should attend a free workshop that will help in preparing a job application and resume as well as helping with job interview skills. The workshop is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Aug. 1 at the...

Military families to be honored at Appreciation Day

PEARL– Local service members, whether active or retired, and their families will be recognized at ÐÔÀÖ԰’s Military Appreciation Day at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. The July 31 event, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., will feature a number of local veterans...

New District Dean of Students named

ÐÔÀÖÔ° has named Dr. Tyrone Jackson as District Dean of Students and Dean of Students for the Raymond Campus as of Aug. 1. He replaces Dr. Barbara Blankenship, who retired in June. Originally from Rosedale, located in the Mississippi Delta, Jackson...

Utica Campus, high school host Community Days

Local communities can learn more about the ÐÔÀÖ԰’s Utica Campus and ÐÔÀÖÔ° Agricultural High School during a series of Community Days that also include a meet-and-greet with new Vice President Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, who is an alumna. The Community...

M2M program open for fall applications

The Minority Male Leadership Initiative (M2M), based at ÐÔÀÖ԰’s Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center on Sunset Drive, is now accepting applications for entrance into the program for all first-time, full-time, African-American males enrolled for...